Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2021
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 16, 2021
Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 10, 2021
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 15, 2021
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2019
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2020
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2014
Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2013
Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 16, 2019
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
M+R
JULY 10, 2023
They might not get breaking news alerts on their phone. Most of the time, you don’t need a policy briefing in order to make sense of the call to action. Does this sound or look like a policy briefing? Instead, review your copy from a specific, intentional perspective that allows you to experience it anew. In real life?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2014
Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 12, 2019
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 24, 2018
And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal resolutions for leaders: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 27, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 6, 2018
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Top Nonprofits
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Now to tie things back to e-learning: we know that the purpose of an e-learning course is to teach staff members how to do their jobs better. Solicit donations from a distance and over the phone. In a course about soliciting donations over the phone, don’t have the donor say “Hello. Use new technology to work from home.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2016
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 29, 2017
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2015
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 3, 2016
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 4, 2016
For example, just a few weeks ago I decided to kick a bad habit to curb: sleeping with my mobile phone which was disrupting my sleep. During January, I review my work routines, systems, and rituals to redesign or tweak them to improve productivity. Rituals and routines have many benefits for your personal effectiveness.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2015
Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 9, 2011
This list of 70 ways to be a more effective leader is one I like to review every couple weeks: 1. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Have an open door policy 66. Don't micromanage 2. Don't be a bottleneck 3. Allow prudent autonomy 27.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 17, 2016
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2014
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 27, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2013
Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 3, 2013
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 6, 2015
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
If not, and you want to be a more effective leader for your team at work in 2012, select one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual (..)
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2011
Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Teach something new to your team 24. Return e-mails and phone calls promptly 29. Have an open door policy 66. Dig deep within your organization for ideas on how to improve processes, policies and procedures 67. Focus on outcomes, not minutiae 4. Be courageous, quick and fair 8.
Tech Soup
AUGUST 20, 2013
"We hope that free Wi-Fi will be a resource that the city and other local groups will be able to use in their efforts to bridge the digital divide and make their community stronger," said Veronica Bell, a senior manager for public policy and government relations at Google, in a statement. Powering Communities with Tech.
sgEngage
JANUARY 11, 2023
This can mean your entire school is shut down without phones, computers, email, etc. Review software vendor agreements carefully. Beware of Unsolicited Communications: If you or a staff member receives an email, phone call, or text message that feels odd, it probably is. Never provide confidential information over the phone.
sgEngage
JANUARY 11, 2023
This can mean your entire school is shut down without phones, computers, email, etc. Review software vendor agreements carefully. Beware of Unsolicited Communications: If you or a staff member receives an email, phone call, or text message that feels odd, it probably is. Never provide confidential information over the phone.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Personal phone call from the founder, chair, ED. Phone call to the donor from a person impacted by the nonprofit. New technology called “voicemail drop” allows an organization to place a voicemail in your voicemail box without ringing their phone. Can you adapt the training for donors as a group teaching session?
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